News & Announcements
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Ambassador Faily Speaks to Young Professionals in Foreign PolicyTopics included Iraq’s recent elections, future investment plans and furthering democracy in the Middle East. |
Fri, May 30, 2014 | ||
Karbala installs water monitoring stationsThe stations are part of a national strategic project and will serve as important "early warning signals" for environmental and health hazards. |
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Wed, May 28, 2014 | |
Speakers at London Conference Highlight Iraq Potentials, ChallengesDistinguished speakers gathered together to discuss ways for continued economic growth, foreign investment, and wide-ranging reform across all of Iraq. |
Rudaw![]() |
Wed, May 28, 2014 | |
Devco make successful shipment to IraqThe contract with the Oklahoma-based company is backed by EX-IM Bank to support hundreds of US small business jobs, while also supporting the sulfur and agricultural industries in Iraq. |
Energy Global![]() |
Wed, May 28, 2014 | |
A guide to Iraq's government formation process, as stated in the constitutionThe process of forming the Iraqi government according to the Iraqi constitution: |
Fri, May 23, 2014 | ||
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon welcomes Iraq’s initial parliamentary election resultsBan encouraged all political parties to constructively engage in the government formation process. |
United Nations![]() |
Wed, May 21, 2014 | |
Iraq parliament supports Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project$18 billion pipeline will help Iraq increase its oil exports across the world. |
Zawya![]() |
Wed, May 21, 2014 | |
New Baghdad housing project to serve widows, orphansThe Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing laid the foundation stone for a new housing compound in Baghdad's al-Nahrawan district. |
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Wed, May 21, 2014 | |
Iraq forms panel to protect natural heritage sitesThe committee will work to further the goals set out in the National Strategy for the Protection of the Environment for 2014-2017. |
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Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
GOI launches project to loan 80 billion Iraqi dinars to farmersThe loan will allow for farmers to acquire agricultural equipment and seeds for digging canals and water wells. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Baghdad-Basra railway line enters into serviceThe passenger and cargo railway passes through various cities. |
Al-Shorfa![]() |
Tue, May 20, 2014 | |
Iraq’s energy sector brings jobs and prosperityA new national energy strategy is the result of closely coordinated efforts between key Iraqi ministries and calls for investments in oil infrastructure and development of the electrical grid. |
The World Bank![]() |
Wed, May 14, 2014 | |
Society of Petroleum Engineers Basra meeting a successMore than 180 attendees from 50 regional and international companies attended the conference to share knowledge and discuss opportunities. |
Zawya![]() |
Wed, May 14, 2014 | |
Ambassador Faily's Conversation at NCUSAR: “Iraq Update: Challenges and Opportunities"The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee hosted a public affairs briefing on “Iraq Update – Challenges and Opportunities: A Conversation with His Excellency Lukman Faily." |
Thu, May 8, 2014 | ||
Interview: Election Was 'Entirely Iraqi-Owned Process'Nikolay Mladenov said Iraqis “deserve a lot of credit for a very professional manner in which they approached the organization of the election." |
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Wed, May 7, 2014 | |
Iraq Awards 2 Deals Worth Nearly $1B for OilfieldBritian-based Petrofac Ltd. and China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp. were approved for management, engineering, procurement and construction work at Iraq’s largest oil field. |
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Wed, May 7, 2014 | |
Iraqi Ministry of Health Announces Plan to Build Cancer Hospital in BaghdadThe hospital will be one of the ministry’s key projects for 2014 and will bolster Iraq’s ability to treat patients. |
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Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Iraqis praise smooth balloting processCitizens described elections as a historic day and were proud to exercise the democratic right to vote for a better future. |
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Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Iraq exports 2.509 million b/d crude in April, all from south: ministry figuresIraq set a new post-war record in April for exports through its southern terminals, surpassing the previous 2 million b/d record established in February 2013. |
Platts, McGraw Hill Financial![]() |
Tue, May 6, 2014 | |
Muslim Women's Association DC Hosts International BazaarThe Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC hosted an International Bazaar on Saturday, May 10 featuring exotic foods and handcrafts, rugs and more, from Islamic countries. |
Mon, May 5, 2014 |